North Rift counties unite in bid to improve lives of residents
Some of the thirty zebras released by Elgeyo-Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos and Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi to Rimoi National Reserve on March 19, 2016. Tourism in the North Rift region is set for a major revival after the counties established an economic bloc to harmonise trade policies. FILE PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The seven counties have introduced inter-county tariffs to promote tourism as an alternative source of income in the country’s grain basket.
Governors from Noreb said they are committed to boost investment in the tourism sector.
Nandi County has allocated Sh2 billion in its five-year development plan to boost domestic and foreign tourism.
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi says his government is working on a plan to boost tourism in the region.
Tourism in the North Rift region is set for a major revival after the counties established an economic bloc to harmonise trade policies and improve the sector to international standards.
The seven counties have introduced inter-county tariffs to promote tourism as an alternative source of income in the country’s grain basket.